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Simpson Strong-Tie News: September 2013
Simpson Strong-Tie Supports Final Phase of CFS-NEES Project

Take Our Literature With You

It's easier than ever to take Simpson Strong-Tie product information with you on the go. With the latest version of the Literature Library app on your iPhone or iPad, you can now:

  • Access and download all catalogs, fliers and technical bulletins to your mobile device
  • Bookmark the pages you use most
  • Create a customized library on your device
  • View your download documents without Wi-Fi

Each catalog is fully searchable by keyword, including product name, number or description. Many catalogs include an interactive table of contents so you can go directly from the table to the product page with one tap. You can also zoom in to view drawings and tables in detail.

Download the Simpson Strong-Tie Literature Library app to your iPhone and iPad from the App Store. The Literature Library app is coming soon for Android phones and tablets. For more information, visit the Literature Library app page or watch our brief Literature Library video.

Strong-Wall® SB shearwallCPTZ Concealed Post Base

Simpson Strong-Tie introduces the new CPTZ post base. The CPTZ includes a knife plate with a standoff base to achieve a clean, concealed look, while providing a 1" standoff height above concrete. The standoff height reduces the potential for decay at post or column ends and is code required when supporting permanent structures exposed to weather or water splash. The CPTZ is installed with the supplied 1/2" diameter galvanized pins. For more information, visit www.strongtie.com/newproducts.

ET Epoxy-Tie Anchoring Adhesive Renamed to ET-HP™New Web App Video Tutorials

Step-by-step video tutorials for popular Simpson Strong-Tie web apps are now available on our website. Tutorials for our Fastener Finder, Wood Shrinkage Calculator and Steel Deck Diaphragm Calculator guide users through the process of using each of these apps. The videos are also available on the Simpson Strong-Tie YouTube channel.

This Old HouseSpecial Order Worksheet Now Available

Simpson Strong-Tie wants your product ordering process to be as smooth as possible. To help avoid confusion or a delayed order, we have designed special order worksheets for products that may need additional information from customers.

Our latest special order worksheet is for CCQM/CCTQM/ECCLQM column caps for CMU and concrete piers. For these special order parts, the contractor or distributor needs to relay several pieces of information to Simpson Strong-Tie to process their order. This particular worksheet shows the requirements in an easy-to-understand format designed to eliminate confusion. Download the worksheet here.

ET Epoxy-Tie Anchoring Adhesive Renamed to ET-HP™NOVA airs episode featuring Strong Frame® Special Moment Frame Testing for NEES-Soft

NOVA, the highest rated science series on television, recently aired a segment on the Colorado State University-led NEES-Soft project that tested Simpson Strong-Tie® Strong Frame® special moment frames as a seismic retrofit solution for soft-story buildings. Simpson Strong-Tie and our special moment frame were prominently featured in the clip. You can watch the entire "Making Stuff Safer" episode on PBS here.

Resources

Workshops

FLIERS:
Fix Facades Fast! Introducing the Heli-Tie® Helical Stitching Tie
F-A-HELIST13

PARTS REFERENCE GUIDE:
GCN150 Gas Concrete Nailer Parts Reference Guide (Replaces T-SAS-GCN150P12)
T-A-GCN150P13

SPECIAL ORDER WORKSHEET:
Options for Column Caps for Concrete-Filled Pilasters, Grout-Filled CMU or Concrete Piers
T-C-CCQM-WS13

TECHNICAL BULLETINS:
CJT Kit: Concealed Joist Tie Kit (Replaces T-CJT10)
T-C-CJT13

CODE REPORTS:
To see all of the newest code reports, click here. You can also view all our code reports by product and by agency.

REVIT® DRAWINGS:
We recently updated a large number of our Revit families.
Visit our Revit Drawings page to download the latest 2D and 3D drawing families.

NORTHWEST:
Authorized Stocking Dealers & Dealers/Distributors
Feb 20 St. George UT
General Construction Review with Lateral Systems and Anchor Systems
Feb 20 St. George UT
Introduction to RPS (Repair, Protect & Strengthen)
Feb 11 Kent WA
Feb 13 Stockton CA

SOUTHWEST:
Check our website for the latest Southwest region workshops.

NORTHEAST:
Check our website for the latest Southeast region workshops.

SOUTHEAST:
Check our website for the latest Southeast region workshops.

Upcoming Shows and Events

JLC Live Northwest
Portland, OR, Booth 313
Dec 5-6, 2013

Inspection World
Nashville, TN, Booth 508
Jan 12-15, 2014

World of Concrete
Las Vegas, NV
Jan 21-24, 2014

International Builder Show
Las Vegas, NV, Booth C1827
Feb 4-6, 2014

Underwater Intervention
New Orleans, LA
Feb 11-13, 2014

Corrosion Conference
San Antonio, TX, Booth 1546
Mar 9-14, 2014

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